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Leo Lillo Chavez

Leo Lillo Chavez

Apr 21, 2024

LEO S. CHAVEZ

 

We are sad to announce the passing of Leo S. Chavez of Cuba, NM on April 21, 2024.  Leo passed away in his daughter’s home in El Prado, NM while visiting for the weekend.  Leo was 83 years old.  

Leo was born on September 2, 1940 in Cuba, New Mexico to Telesfor and Celia Chavez.  Leo graduated from...

Samuel Edward Galloway

Samuel Edward Galloway

Apr 21, 2024

   We bid farewell to a great, honest, compassionate, amazing and wonderful man.  In the two years preceding his passing, he battled several forms of cancer.  While he fought hard and without complaint, he left us too soon.. He is survived by his adoring wife Phyllis, his children/stepchildren Jennifer (Michel), Kevin (Karina), Nicolette (Jean-Philippe), Garrett (Lacey), and Sean (Christine), grandsons...

Peggy Ann Sedillo

Peggy Ann Sedillo

Apr 20, 2024

Peggy Ann Sedillo (Porter) passed away on April 20, 2024, at the age of 70 in Albuquerque, N.M. 

She is survived by her daughter Amy Sedillo; son Brandon Sedillo; son Shawn Sedillo and Grand-daughter Bailey Sedillo-Criswell, as well as nieces and nephews.  

She was a court reporter for many years in Las Vegas, Santa Fe and Albuquerque. She will be remembered...

Ignacio Chavez

Ignacio Chavez

Apr 19, 2024

Ignacio Chavez, aged 97, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2024. Born on July 19, 1926, to Juan and Aurelia Chavez in Pinos Wells, NM, Ignacio was raised among nine boys and three girls, where the family tended to cattle and horses.  At the age of 7, Ignacio moved in with his sister Concha and her husband Rafael Sanchez after...

Therese Zerwas

Therese Zerwas

Apr 19, 2024

Therese Zerwas passed away peacefully on April 19th, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM.

Therese, a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister, was very active with the Catholic church in many

roles. She contributed much time and talent as an organist for St. Mary’s church in Albuquerque and St.

Teresa of Avila in Grants N.M.  She was very involved with religious instructions, rights of the...

Christine Anne Shaffner

Christine Anne Shaffner

Apr 19, 2024

Christine Anne Shaffner, lovingly called “Mammoo” by many who adored her, left her Earthly body on April 19th, 2024. 

 

 Christine was born in Stock-on-Trent, England on December 23rd, 1950 to Ronald and Alice Whitmarsh. She moved to the United States as a young woman and became a Naturalized Citizen of the United States on September 16, 2010. 

 

Being in a military family,...

Barbara Lee Rogers

Barbara Lee Rogers

Apr 18, 2024

Barbara Lee Rogers, aged 86, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on September 28, 1937, in McLeansboro, Illinois, to the loving parents Hayward Brockett and Ruby Carrell Brockett. Barbara graduated from McLeansboro Township High School with the Class of 1955. On August 14, 1976, in Carson City, Nevada, she exchanged vows...

William Fishburn

William Fishburn

Apr 17, 2024

William (Bill) Robert Fishburn passed away peacefully at his home in Albuquerque on April 17, 2024. Bill loved his family and especially his beloved wife of 30 years, Christine. He is preceded in death by his son, John Fishburn. He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Sara Fishburn-Gerety and Collin Gerety, many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, his sons, Peter...

Harold Jacob Knoell

Harold Jacob Knoell

Apr 15, 2024

Harold Jacob Knoell, 78, passed away on April 14th in Albuquerque, NM.

Son of Shirley M. Knoell (Waarich), and Harold Jacob Knoell Sr., he was born July 9th, 1945 in Chicago, Il. He graduated Goshen Central High School and entered the Army shortly after, serving proudly during Vietnam. Receiving an Honorable Discharge from the Army, he started a career as a...

Joseph Leonard Jarrett

Joseph Leonard Jarrett

Apr 15, 2024

Joseph Leonard Jarrett, 85 ½, passed away on April 15, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Cyr Wemple, father, James Jarrett and sister, Jeanette Jarrett Hendrickson.   He is also survived by his wife of 27 years, Nancy James Jarrett.  He is also survived by his son Daniel; two daughters, Heather , and Dawn; two step-sons,...

Darrick Pino

Darrick Pino

Apr 15, 2024

It is with sad and heavy hearts we say goodbye to Darrick Pino.  Darrick went home to be with our Lord on April 15, 2024.  Darrick was born December 21, 1966 and died at the age of 57.   Darrick is proceeded in death by his maternal grandparents Frank and Agnes Muttart, and paternal grandparents Eddie and Naomi Pino.  Darrick...

David George Brown

David George Brown

Apr 14, 2024

David George Brown, 71, was taken from us on April 14th, 2024, at 11:23PM.

 

He is predeceased by his wife Beatrice Bradbury, his father George Brown, and his mother Frances Brown. 

 

He is survived by his son William, daughter Barbara, and sister Lorraine.

 

After several bouts of severe intestinal bleeding, he was released from Presbyterian hospital to the care of his children. Shortly...

Sharon Lee Kennedy Busch

Sharon Lee Kennedy Busch

Apr 14, 2024

Sharon Lee Kennedy Busch, 79, a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on April 14th, 2024, after a brief illness.  

 Sharon K. Busch was born into this beautiful world on March 1, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio at the end of WWII. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wallace Craig Kennedy, and Bonnie Jean Williams. She is survived...

Lance Tytor

Lance Tytor

Apr 14, 2024

Always full of surprises, our beloved son and brother, Lance Eric Tytor passed away suddenly on April 14, 2024 at his home at the age of 39.  Lance’s good humor and generous spirit touched everyone he met.   Always ready for adventure, Lance never let life’s challenges hold him back.

Lance was born to Elaine (Nerdrum) Tytor and Henry Tytor in...

Donald William Campbell

Donald William Campbell

Apr 13, 2024

Donald William Campbell, age 71, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM.  He was born May 21, 1952 in Torrance, California to Harold Campbell and Mary Putnam Campbell.  He was a graduate of Torrance High School, Class of 1970.  In 1971, he joined the United States Air Force and proudly served our Country for 21 years in Vietnam...

Hayden Rios Iturrino

Hayden Rios Iturrino

Apr 13, 2024

Hayden Rios Iturrino, a distinguished figure in the field of nursing and a beloved member of his community, passed away on April 13, 2024, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on July 1, 1951, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

Hayden dedicated his life to the advancement of nursing education and practice. He served as the Chair of the Nursing department at...

Robert John Romero

Robert John Romero

Apr 13, 2024

Robert J. Romero, age 65 went home to The Lord on April 13, 2024 surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. 

 

Born to Rubel and Lucy Romero on July 12, 1958 Robert was a lifelong resident of Algodones, NM. Robert was the 6th out of 11 children. The Romero's are such a tight knit family, many times the brothers were together...

LaVerne Theresa Sobieck Schaefer

LaVerne Theresa Sobieck Schaefer

Apr 12, 2024

LaVerne Theresa Sobieck Schaefer, born August 28, 1932, received her eternal reward on April 12, 2024.  She rests now in the arms of our loving and merciful Lord.  God took her hand and led her into Heaven.  She will be missed by her loving family of five children, Ann Holliday and Craig of Cherry Valley, IL, Kathy Mengoni and Rick...

Elnora VanCleve

Elnora VanCleve

Apr 11, 2024

Elnora VanCleve, age 53, passed away in Rio Rancho, New Mexico April 11, 2024.  She was born December 12, 1970 in Manilla, Philippines to Emetorio Cascolan and Esmeraldo Caampued.  She was cremated and has been interred in the Philippines with her family,.

💜Patricia Isabel Duran💜

💜Patricia Isabel Duran💜

Apr 11, 2024

💜💜💜Patricia Isabel Duran, aka Patsy, age 63 fought long and hard with Pancreatic Cancer from February 2023 until she was called home with the Lord on Thursday, April 11th, 2024 in her wonderful home surrounded by an abundance of love and family. 

Born to Elias and Virginia Duran on July 15th, 1960, in Dixon, New Mexico, Patricia Duran was the beloved...

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